Spain combines national holidays with those of each autonomous community and each municipality, up to fourteen per year. As a result, the calendar can vary noticeably depending on the region you are in.
In 2028, Spain has 31 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 5. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 15 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to Day of Andalucía (February 28): 53 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Day of Andalucía
February 28 · Monday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Day of Aragón
April 24 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Day of La Rioja
June 9 · Friday
Day of Murcia
June 9 · Friday
Day of the Cantabrian Institutions
July 28 · Friday
Day of Asturias
September 8 · Friday
Day of Extremadura
September 8 · Friday
National Day of Catalonia
September 11 · Monday
Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida
September 15 · Friday
Day of the Valencian Community
October 9 · Monday
Immaculate Conception
December 8 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Spain have in 2028?+
Spain has 31 official public holidays in 2028, with April being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Spain?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Spain in 2028?+
15 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Spain?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Castile and León Day (April 23), St. John's Day (June 24).
Are public holidays the same across Spain?+
No. Regional and local holidays are added on top of national ones, so the total and the dates change by community and municipality.